Mom Big Lift To 'cane Qb

Ask Connie Torretta, arguably the most vociferous critic of Miami starting quarterback Gino Torretta. And his most ardent supporter.

You'll notice her at all of Miami's home and road games. The loud woman wearing white shorts, orange socks, orange shirt and visor, cheering a son who is the proficient triggerman of the Hurricanes' offense.

Gino is the youngest of four Torretta brothers, all of whom have played football.

''Three quarterbacks and a receiver,'' Connie Torretta said. ''I guess we had to have somebody to catch the ball.''

Connie Torretta joined about 20 other relatives here to watch Gino play against Arizona Saturday night. She always waits for Gino outside the locker room.